Add 9/96 and 9/10
9/96 + 9/10 is 159/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
9/10 = 9 × 48/10 × 48 = 432/480 - Add the two like fractions:
45/480 + 432/480 = 45 + 432/480 = 477/480 - 477/480 simplified gives 159/160
- So, 9/96 + 9/10 = 159/160
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